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A podcast episode titled "EP 27: Naturally Emergent Learning" featuring Megan Gessler, a nature-based curriculum specialist, with podcast and guest photos.

EP 28: Naturally Emergent Learning

In this Episode Kisha chats with Megan about her work as a nature based curriculum specialist. Megan Gessler, Curriculum Director for Little Explorers, is the founder of three internationally renowned nature-based early education programs. She established and directed the Northern Illinois Nature Play Association (NINPA), and serves on the Executive Leadership Team of the North American Association of Environmental Education’s (NAAEE) Natural Start Alliance. She holds a M.Ed. and Certificate in Nature-based Early Childhood Education from Antioch University New England (AUNE) and is a Certified Master Naturalist. Megan is a co-author of the Children’s Environmental Kinship Guide and the Nature-Based Early Childhood Program Assessment & Guidebook and she has contributed to The Sky Above and the Mud Below.

Podcast episode promo featuring guest Carly Bedard, discussing the role of play facilitation for adult early educators and the impact of self-active play on educational practice.

EP 27: Educated by Play

In this episode Carly Bedard shares her work as a play facilitator for adult early educators and how self-active play can transform your practice. Carly Bedard is a consultant, Master Play Coach, and author.